Real Estate: What & Where to Invest in 2022?

After the number of COVID-19 cases dropped and the government announced the country’s reopening on 1 November, many real estate analysts are optimistic that the market will significantly recover in 2022. President of Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (CVEA) Chrek Soknim has projected that the real estate market in Cambodia will see considerable growth […]

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Understanding Legal Duties of Solid Waste Management for Different Types of Property

The government, especially the Phnom Penh Municipality, has been recently strengthening solid waste management, as improper waste control can cause issues such as floods and damage the beauty of the city. According to Sub-Decree No. 113 on Urban Solid Waste Management, improper solid waste management is subjected to up to 2 million riels in fine. […]

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Poipet Authority to Raid Illegal Landfillings; Citizens Ordered to Apply for Proper Permit

The Poipet City Administration has announced the requirement for landowners and construction owners in the city to apply for a permit 15 days before conducting landfilling, or otherwise facing legal actions. According to the recent announcement, the new order is to ensure that the competent authorities can inspect the actual locations before allowing landfilling so […]

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CVEA: Foreign Investors in Real Estate Projected to Increase 30% after Chinese New Year

President of Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (CVEA) Chrek Soknim has projected that the real estate market in Cambodia will see significant growth in 2022, especially after the Chinese New Year, with a 30% – 40% increase in foreign investors expected. Mr Soknim provided the projection during a press conference on Wednesday 3 November. […]

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Land Ministry Vows to Achieve 100% Land Registration Nationwide by 2023

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has committed to achieving100% complete land registration and title issuance nationwide by 2023, while also pledging to continue to effectively resolve and prevent land disputes. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on Monday 8 November MLMUPC […]

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Gov’t Allows Weddings with Limitation of 200 Guests

The Cambodian government has decided to permit wedding ceremonies after an eight-month ban, but with the limitation of 200 guests. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 8 November 2021, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, said that the re-allowing of weddings ceremonies must […]

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Cambodia mulls reopening KTV & nightlife entertainment venues by end of November

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has confirmed that the government will decide whether or not to allow the reopening of high-risk businesses such as KTV and other nighttime entertainment venues on 30 November. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, on Monday 8 November, PM […]

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PP Urbanisation Expanded From 300sqkm to Nearly 700sqkm

The urbanisation of Phnom Penh capital has doubled in size from about 300sqkm to nearly 700sqkm due to the increase in population, which has led to an increase in urbanisation, large constructions and the development of road infrastructure. These statistics were stated by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, at the inauguration ceremony […]

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Gov’t Grants Over 8600ha in Botum Sakor National Park to Royal Group for SEZ Development

The government has decided to grant 8,631 hectares of land in Botum Sakor District of Koh Kong Province to Okhna Kith Meng’s Royal Group Co., Ltd. for the establishment and development of a special economic zone. According to the sub-decree dated 15 September, the land has been reclassified from the Botum Sakor National Park, which […]

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Land Encroachers Along SR River Ordered to Demolish Constructions Within 7 Days

The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has ordered all land encroachers to demolish constructions alongside the Siem Reap River within 7 days, or before 9 November, otherwise, they will face legal action. The demolition order is to allow the working team to begin implementing the second phase of the Siem Reap River Rehabilitation Project (KHM-18), starting […]

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